Volume 1 Chapter 17 Entering the Palace (First Push for Collection)

  A horse-drawn carriage followed the triumphant return of the Crown Prince's army, majestically passing through the most prosperous Dongdajie in the capital, as if on display, becoming the focus of everyone's attention.

  The crown prince was only sixteen years old, just coming of age, and had not yet taken a consort. Moreover, the crown prince was naturally cold and unfeeling, never having been fond of those high-born young ladies. When he went to war, he also left alone with his troops. Now that he has gone to the border town for only a few months, how is it that he returns with a horse-drawn carriage?

  It's unlikely, Your Highness has captured either a princess of Zhao or a daughter from a wealthy family in Zhao.

  Nor did I know who suddenly exclaimed and pointed at the carriage way, "I saw a beautiful woman in that carriage..."

  Before long, the street was filled with people's whispers.

  "I also saw a woman sitting in that carriage, I don't know if she's a captive brought back by the Crown Prince?"

  "No, no, I think that woman looks very petite and delicate, judging from her appearance, she doesn't seem to be treated as a captive at all."

  "Could it be that Your Highness met a woman he liked while on campaign and brought her back?"

  "This is hard to say, but Your Highness is like a celestial being, I don't know what kind of woman he would take a liking to..."

  As soon as this was said, the women all lowered their heads and blushed, thinking that if they could enter the prince's palace or catch the eye of any one of the three exceptionally handsome men present, they would die content.

  The men rubbed their eyes and stared at the carriage, hoping to catch a glimpse of the delicate woman on it. What kind of beauty could she be, that she had moved the heart of the Crown Prince?

  The protagonist, Shangguan Qing'er, who had caused a stir on the entire street, was now secretly pressing her ear against the curtain to listen to the discussions of those outside. Her mouth twitched slightly, and her watery eyes sparkled with a hint of slyness as she smiled to herself, pretending to be serious, "Do I count as the kind of woman Brother likes?"

  One side of the pear blossom heard her voice, helplessly twitched the corner of her mouth and smiled, "Miss, you're having another episode of lovesickness, right? If His Highness sees you like this, he'll probably bully you again."

  Shangguan Qing's small mouth pouted, her face looking wronged as she gazed at Lihua and said in a soft, gentle voice, "Lihua jiejie, do you think Jin gege likes me?"

  The pear blossom was stunned, and then she smiled slightly, her slightly rough fingers pinched her chubby little face, "Of course I like it, there has never been any woman by the lord's side who has received such treatment as Miss."

  But I'm just a three-year-old kid, sigh! If I weren't so cute, he still wouldn't give me a second glance.

  No, Upper Official Light shook her head, thinking somewhat dejectedly that Xia Jinhan would hurt her so much, but more because of her identity?

  Forget it, anyway she needs Xia Jinhan's power now, they are mutually beneficial, as long as Xia Jinhan is good to her, if Xia Jinhan really needs her help in the future, she will not hesitate to use her own power.

  The carriage drove on the flat bluestone street, passing through ancient buildings with a strong smell of age, and finally stopped in front of the palace gate at the end of East Street.

  In front of the palace gate, Left Minister Han Xiran raised the sign in his hand and said loudly, "The Crown Prince has returned triumphantly, quickly open the palace gate to welcome him."

  Upon hearing this, the guards on both sides of the palace gate immediately knelt down in unison and shouted in chorus, "Pay respects to Your Highness, Your Highness is mighty."

  Xia Jinhans raised her hand, and her gaze fell lightly on those people, nodding, "No need for formalities."

  As soon as Xia Jinhans voice fell, the guards immediately stood up and respectfully opened the palace gate. Then, they knelt on one knee, bowed their heads, and welcomed the Crown Prince into the palace.

  Xia Jin Han rode his horse, entered the palace gate, and walked a little further before dismounting. He let Lihua and Qingran take Shangguan Qinger back to the East Palace, while he himself went to the Emperor's study to wait for an audience.

  As soon as she stepped into the imperial palace, Shangguan Qing'er felt that the atmosphere around her was different. The solemn and stern aura surrounding her made her feel somewhat uneasy. She didn't dare to lift the curtain again to sneak a peek at the scenery outside.

  Xia Jinhans got off the horse and left in a sedan chair brought by the emperor's order. After that, Shangguan Qing'er was also taken down from the carriage by Lihua and transferred to a soft sedan prepared by Xia Jinhans in advance. Under the escort of Lihua and Qingran, she arrived at Xia Jinhans' residence - Donggong!

  The sedan chair went straight into the East Palace, and Shangguan Qing'er didn't even have a chance to take a look at the East Palace's appearance before being led by Lihua to a room, laughing and asking her if she was hungry and if she wanted to eat something first.

  Shangguan Qing'er rubbed her little belly, she had eaten a small snack in the morning and then set off directly, until now she hadn't even had time to eat lunch, she was already starving.

  She nodded, gazing at Pear Blossom with a look of longing, and said, "Qing'er is hungry."

  "Wait a moment, miss, I'll go get you something to eat right away." Lihua said, getting up and heading outside.

  Shangguan Qing'er immediately pulled her, with her chubby little hands tightly grasping her clothes, and asked timidly, "Where did Brother Jin go? He's hungry too."

  The pear blossoms lost their smile and said, "The palace has gone to pay respects to the emperor, he'll be back soon, miss, you should eat something first, if the palace returns and sees that you're hungry, he'll scold me."

  Shangguan Qing's eyes sparkled with excitement as she looked around the lavishly decorated room, her earlier timidity forgotten.

  She gazed at the expensive-looking antique vases and some valuable decorations on the shelves, her eyes lit up instantly, wanting to take a closer look to see if they were genuine or just replicas like during filming. But then she thought herself foolish, this was the Eastern Palace of the Crown Prince, how could there be fake goods?!

  She thought about it and pouted, putting away her own thoughts. Instead, she started thinking that after coming to the East Palace, she might as well take advantage of the opportunity to make a fortune. In case she was driven out by Xia Jincheng in the future or abandoned, at least she wouldn't have to worry about having no money for food.

  Some ideas, once they come out, can't be taken back. Upper light child smiled complacently, looking at those beautiful flower vases, as if she saw countless white flowers and silver coins beckoning to her.

  After a busy day, after all, it's the body of a three-year-old child, and it gets tired easily. Shangguan Qing'er yawned, walked through the screen, saw that soft and comfortable big bed, and couldn't hold back her sleepiness.

  The torture of spending every day on a carriage for this period of time has made her have a great dependence and longing for the bed.

  She pounced onto Nuan's big bed, Shangguan Qing'er closed her eyes and relaxed her whole body, soon falling into a dreamland.

  At this moment, Xia Jinhans was wearing a white long gown, kneeling in the emperor's imperial study room, respectfully waiting for the emperor's inquiry.

  The third prince Xia Jinwu and the left prime minister Han Xiran also knelt behind the crown prince, each with a serious attitude, fully guarded.

  "Imperial son, you've finally returned, let the empress take a look..." Before the emperor could ask any questions, Xia Jinhan heard the anxious voice of Empress Liu.

  Digression

  Wah, everyone, this chapter is a transition, after the female lead enters the palace, the story will be exciting, hope you all support it.

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